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Overview

Wild raspberry and plum fruit aromas with spice characterize the wine, with a little vanillin from oak barrels. This is an elegant wine, with firm but not heavy tannin structure. There is great persistence of the wild fruit flavours and licorice on the finish.

Region:

NZ - Hawke's Bay

State:

Imported

Country:

New Zealand

Expert Reviews

"Not the first thing that comes to mind when Hawke’s Bay is mentioned, this bright cassis and purple-cherry-scented tempranillo has an inky, deep colour in the glass. The palate delivers plenty of liquorice and cassis flavour, with some mocha and sweet spice too; a little chocolate to close. "

Rating 93 - The Best of the Rest - Nick Stock, Good Wine Guide 2012

"Very alluring wine with true tempranillo character: violets, purity, minerality and power. Sweet fruit lingers long after the wine has been swallowed. Delicious now but will develop well."

Winery Tasting Notes

Aroma

Wild raspberry and plum fruit aromas with spice characterize the wine, with a little vanillin from oak barrels. This is a result of fully ripened fruit under our temperate conditions, which does not produce jammy or porty characters as can happen in a hotter climate.

Palate

Malbec adds depth, weight and spice to the wine, increasing the complexity. This is an elegant wine, with firm but not heavy tannin structure. The texture is firm, but with suppleness, almost like a combination of Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon. There is great persistence of the wild fruit flavours and licorice on the finish.

Cellaring Potential

The wine will age well for five years or so.

Food Matching

This wine can be drunk with any red meat or pork dishes.

Vintage

2009

Region

NZ - Hawke's Bay

Grape Style

Tempranillo

Closure Type

Screwcap closure

Winery Profile

“A Tradition of Innovation” Trinity Hill has never focused on growing for volume, they’ve been able to concentrate on making exceptional wine. This takes a little more time, a little more care, and, in their case, over seventy five vintages of combined winemaking experience. That’s why, along with their innovative new varieties, they have been successful in winning the acclaim of wine writers, judges and enthusiasts around the world.